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S523 BNS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,468 mi
Last recorded58,468 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 BNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 58,468 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 58,468 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 53,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 53,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 47,568 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,568 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,915 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 39,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,489 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 36,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2006 32,219 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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S523 BNS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,940 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S523 BNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S523 BNS registered?

S523 BNS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S523 BNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 BNS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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